Swing out radiator, antifreeze color, compressor belt, and . . .

[Brent Swartzentruber]

Any tips on pulling out the compressor? Can I just removed the belt
to reduce the noise?

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Brent Swartzentruber"
<swartzentruber1@...> wrote:
>
> I'm in the process of pulling apart the front of my 77FC31 for the
> first time. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it has a
swing-
> out radiator (the previous owner didn't know what that was when I
> asked, but the original owner must have been on top of things).
> None of the hoses are long enough to allow it to swing out, so I'm
> guessing I will have to drain the coolant and remove the hoses to
> properly inspect the front of the engine and the belts. Any
> recommendations on hose and/or hose length for this setup.
>
> I drained a small amount of coolant from the radiator. It was
very
> clean and a yellow color. Any ideas on the brand of coolant?
>
> The dash AC is out of commission, so I'm tempted to remove the
> compressor. How big of a job is this? Is there a drain for the
> freon or whatever?
>
> Oh, and I figured out too late that the bumper swings down. What
a
> great idea.
>
> thanks in adance for the help . .
> Brent
> 77FC31
> Ventura, CA
>